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jamesi20 · 04-24-2005, 11:30 PM

I just got my rally wheels bead blasted and they are ready for paint.I bought some silver argent wheel paint in spray cans from eastwood.My question is,does anyone have a paint code from a paint mfg.like ppg or dupont? I am not real sure about the spray cans and how long the job will last.If anyone here has used the paint from eastwood,how well has it held up? Any help here will be greatly appreciated.Thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-25-2005, 07:20 AM

There are several different Argent Silvers, but the code I had my wheel paint mixed to was PPG's 8568, which is for the 71 truck grill.

Jim

chevyfarmer · 04-25-2005, 07:58 AM

You did not mention it in your post but be sure to use a good primer. Bare sand or bead blasted metal should be primed as soon as posssible. Depending upon conditions rust can form within hours

powell72 · 04-25-2005, 06:57 PM

I have used the Eastwood Argent Silver, the color is right on. Use some clearcoat on them to protect them. Mine have been holding up great. Don't use to much clear or it will lift the paint no matter how long it has dried for.

jamesi20 · 04-25-2005, 07:25 PM

I have already primed them with epoxy primer so I am good to go. what kind of clear coat did you use over the eastwood silver argent? Thanks again!

vtblazer · 04-25-2005, 07:36 PM

A little late now but a metal etching primer first before epoxy primer would have been a good idea.
The etching primer bonds to the bare metal and the epoxy primer will bond to the etching primer...whew

72MARIO · 04-25-2005, 07:36 PM

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I have already primed them with epoxy primer so I am good to go.

Good Man !

Why not get some Automotive paint with a hardner ? That would be you best option.

powell72 · 04-25-2005, 11:44 PM

I just used any spray can clear coat from a place like Wal-Mart or something. Automotive paint or powdercoat was my first choice but my wallet shut down those options.

**special-K** · 04-26-2005, 12:07 AM

I`ve used that Rallye wheel paint from Eastwood also.It looks right and has held up real well.Their detailing paints are very high quality.Don`t use a clearcoat fom WalMart unless it`s a brand-name like Krylon,Rustoleum,etc.Why not order it from Eastwood?

RonRdRcr · 04-26-2005, 02:45 AM

I used the eastwood paint on my old corvette. Sold the car 3 years later and they still looked like new. Didn't use any clear either. Althought it wouldn't hurt to put some on.

Ron

jamesi20 · 04-26-2005, 08:14 PM

Thanks guys

04-24-2005, 11:30 PM	#1
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Ralley Wheels I just got my rally wheels bead blasted and they are ready for paint.I bought some silver argent wheel paint in spray cans from eastwood.My question is,does anyone have a paint code from a paint mfg.like ppg or dupont? I am not real sure about the spray cans and how long the job will last.If anyone here has used the paint from eastwood,how well has it held up? Any help here will be greatly appreciated.Thanks

04-25-2005, 07:58 AM	#3
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	You did not mention it in your post but be sure to use a good primer. Bare sand or bead blasted metal should be primed as soon as posssible. Depending upon conditions rust can form within hours __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

04-25-2005, 06:57 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	I have used the Eastwood Argent Silver, the color is right on. Use some clearcoat on them to protect them. Mine have been holding up great. Don't use to much clear or it will lift the paint no matter how long it has dried for. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-25-2005, 11:44 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	I just used any spray can clear coat from a place like Wal-Mart or something. Automotive paint or powdercoat was my first choice but my wallet shut down those options. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-26-2005, 12:07 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I`ve used that Rallye wheel paint from Eastwood also.It looks right and has held up real well.Their detailing paints are very high quality.Don`t use a clearcoat fom WalMart unless it`s a brand-name like Krylon,Rustoleum,etc.Why not order it from Eastwood? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-25-2005, 07:20 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	There are several different Argent Silvers, but the code I had my wheel paint mixed to was PPG's 8568, which is for the 71 truck grill. Jim

04-25-2005, 07:25 PM	#5
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	I have already primed them with epoxy primer so I am good to go. what kind of clear coat did you use over the eastwood silver argent? Thanks again!

04-25-2005, 07:36 PM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	A little late now but a metal etching primer first before epoxy primer would have been a good idea. The etching primer bonds to the bare metal and the epoxy primer will bond to the etching primer...whew

04-26-2005, 02:45 AM	#10
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	I used the eastwood paint on my old corvette. Sold the car 3 years later and they still looked like new. Didn't use any clear either. Althought it wouldn't hurt to put some on. Ron __________________ 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 4-door with a Duramax Diesel. Leather front and back. 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V, 2.5L, 6-speed 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, Corbin seat, CRG barend mirrors, Clear alternatives integrated taillight, Pazzo racing levers. 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400,Sold. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a vet.

04-26-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Thanks guys

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